Forced evictions in China — Amnesty report

[Simon Fairlie]

CHINA: STANDING THEIR GROUND: THOUSANDS FACE VIOLENT EVICTION IN CHINA

China: Standing their ground: Thousands face violent eviction in China

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Index Number: ASA 17/001/2012
Date Published: 11 October 2012
Categories: China

In the last three years, the pace of forced evictions in China has  
accelerated. Urbanization and the pursuit of profit have driven  
millions from their homes. Evictions are increasingly violent, with  
people being harassed, beaten and sometimes killed for daring to  
resist. Forced evictions now account for the most significant source  
of discontent in the country. This report offers a glimpse into the  
challenges facing China. The struggle for people to protect their  
homes and farmland is also their struggle for justice, equality and a  
say in the future of their country.

http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/ASA17/001/2012/en

Simon

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